Roles of Muslim in Siam Country

Abstract

           The purpose of this research is to study and discuss in the roles of Muslim in a participation of politic, governance and culture of Siam. It is a qualitative research that uses academic principles to consider Al-Hadid, Usulul Fiqh, I-jati-hard, history, archeology and geological evidence as a research tool. The results of the research concluded that Muslims came into contact with the land of Siam since the Dvaravati period. And later expanded the role to participate in the political administration of Siam. It was found that Muslims were important participants and were at a high level since the Ayutthaya period. Thonburi and Early Rattanakosin. Today, although the role of Muslim is less than before, but the role expansion through the line of family and heirs who have converted to Buddhism, many families.